Police Seek Two Men After Gunfire at Bronx Playground
Police released surveillance video showing two men firing several rounds at Bathgate Playground in the Bronx on Saturday evening. The shots missed people in the park, and the men fled in a dark sedan after swapping sweaters.
New York PostPolice released surveillance video on Sunday showing two men who fired several rounds at Bathgate Playground in the Bronx shortly after 5 p.m. on Saturday. The men approached a group of people, and one fired multiple shots before both ran to a waiting dark-colored sedan that sped off on Bathgate Avenue. No one was struck by the gunfire.
Suspect descriptions One man wore a red sweater over a black t-shirt with black pants and black sneakers. The second wore a light blue sweater with a white t-shirt, white and black pants, and black sneakers. The video shows the two removing their sweaters and exchanging them while crossing the street.
Charges and tip line Police said the men are wanted on reckless endangerment charges. Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS or submit tips online at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org.
Key Facts
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2 events- Saturday evening
Two men fired several rounds at Bathgate Playground in the Bronx.
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Police released surveillance video and descriptions of the two men.
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Potential Impact
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Police continue to seek public tips to identify the two men.
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